Just yesterday, Nov. 22, we told you that Jason Knauf was named the new press secretary for Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry. The 30-year-old is considered an industry whiz and also new to the royal family, something William has insisted upon. He did not want to import a media handler who had worked either at Buckingham Palace or Clarence House for fear their loyalty could be divided. Knauf will have the young royals's best interests in mind, and it is going to be his job to promote them as a more modern family.
Part of William and Middleton's media success has been attributed to the fact that they have been promoted as a fairly normal couple that just so happen to have important jobs and lots of cash. They like to do things commoners also do, and there now seems to be a push to make William seem a bit softer.
People magazine featured an interview with British florist Paula Pryke, who just received the Order of the British Empire from William last week for exemplary service.
"He told me that he liked buying flowers for Kate and how much she loved flowers," Pryke told People from her base in London's New Covent Garden Market.
Of course, it is not the first time William has shown his romantic side. Just seven months after Prince George was born, he whisked Kate off for a luxurious, week-long stay at an exclusive resort in the Maldives. And let's not forget that in true princely style he carried his mom Princess Diana's engagement ring in his backpack all the way to Africa to propose to Kate back in 2010.
Pryke, who has worked with the royal family as well as numerous celebrities during her 30-year career, says receiving her award from William Friday was "very exciting," said the report, according to People.
It is no coincidence that this little nugget popped up in the press right now. What little we learn about the royal family is by chance, and these little positive stories one on top of another are what have molded the public's opinion of William and Middleton.
It is like Knauf, as an outsider, looked at them and realized we see little real love between these two because every public outing is so formal, so he is going to give fans enough of a glimpse to make them even more popular.
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